Healthcare

in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 5, 2025

H 3615: Healthcare Facilities

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-268 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FROM INITIATING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT "DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS" WITH PATIENTS AND PATIENTS' FAMILY MEMBERS, WITH EXCEPTIONS.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits healthcare facilities from initiating DNR discussions, restricting patient access to care information and limiting provider-patient communication on end-of-life options.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 351: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, ADDICTION COUNSELORS AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS, RELATING TO LICENSING PROVISIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL COUSNELOR ASSOCIATE AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY ASSOCIATES, DESIGNATED AS

This bill (S.351) is a procedural resolution approving existing regulations (Regulation Document 5354) for the South Carolina Board of Examiners. It updates license requirements for Professional Counselor Associates and Marriage and Family Therapy Associates by amending educational standards (R.36-04) and continuing education rules (R.36-07) to align with Act 158 of 2024. These changes directly affect individuals seeking or holding associate-level licenses in counseling and therapy fields within South Carolina. The resolution does not create new law but formally adopts the Board’s proposed regulatory updates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates licensing requirements for mental health professionals (counselors, therapists) to align with new law, strengthening regulatory framework for mental health services delivery.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Substance Abuse

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signed · South Carolina · House May 19, 2025

H 4067: Hospital Emergency Departments

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-268 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL HOSPITALS WITH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PHYSICIAN PHYSICALLY PRESENT ON SITE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT ALL TIMES THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS OPEN. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates physician presence in ERs to ensure patient safety and quality care, directly improving emergency healthcare access and standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

signed · South Carolina · House May 19, 2025

H 3800: Sales tax exemption

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE AN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT THAT THE SELLER HAVE A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves in-state seller requirement for medical equipment tax exemption, expanding exemptions and reducing potential state tax revenue.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves business location requirement for DME tax exemption, increasing access to medical equipment and lowering costs for patients.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

signed · South Carolina · House Jul 1, 2026

H 4069: Patient-Friendly Billing

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-327 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO PATIENT BILLING FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPLIES. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes billing transparency requirements for health services, improving patient understanding and aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare access.85% confidence

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3302: Stop Surprise Bills

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "STOP SURPRISE BILLS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-292 SO AS TO PROHIBIT INSURERS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS FROM ENGAGING IN SURPRISE BILLING; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-45 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE FOR AN INSURER OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF SURPRISE BILLING.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits surprise billing, protecting patients from unfair charges by insurers/providers per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3577: Nursing loan and scholarship forgiveness

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-110-60, RELATING TO SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT LOANS, AND GRANTS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRITICAL NEEDS NURSING INITIATIVE ACT, SO AS TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF LOANS FOR NURSING EDUCATION TO STUDENTS WHO CONTRACTUALLY AGREE TO PRACTICE NURSING IN CERTAIN CRITICAL NEEDS GEOGRAPHIC AREAS, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIRED TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH CONTRACTS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands nursing education loan availability, supporting higher education access and workforce development in critical areas.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands nursing education funding to address workforce shortages in critical areas, improving healthcare access and supporting healthcare professionals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 6, 2025

H 4166: Levonorgestrel/Plan B distribution in public schools

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-92 SO AS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, EFFECTIVE, AND TIMELY OPTION FOR STUDENTS TO PREVENT UNINTENDED PREGNANCIES BY ENSURING THAT ALL PUBLIC MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THIS STATE HAVE ACCESS TO LEVONORGESTREL/PLAN B, AN EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE, THROUGH THE SCHOOL NURSE OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF A SCHOOL NURSE, ANOTHER DESIGNATED ADMINISTRATOR, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF LEVONORGESTREL/B PURSUANT TO THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR PARTIES INVOLVED IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands student access to emergency contraception (healthcare service) in schools, directly improving reproductive healthcare access and preventing unintended pregnancies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 46: Healthcare contracts

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONTRACT PROVISIONS THAT INTERFERE WITH THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR ALLOW FOR THE CORPORATE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE ARE DECLARED TO BE AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONTRAVENING CONTRACT PROVISIONS ARE UNENFORCEABLE, TO SPECIFY CERTAIN RELATED CONTRACT PROVISIONS WHICH ARE ENFORCEABLE, AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill invalidates contracts interfering with physician-patient relationships, protecting patient rights and preventing corporate practice of medicine per SC public policy.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 28, 2025

H 3504: Pregnancy CARE Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PREGNANCY CENTER AUTONOMY AND RIGHTS OF EXPRESSION (CARE) ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE PREGNANCY CENTERS CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT REGULATION TO ENSURE THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH THEIR LIFE-AFFIRMING OPERATING PRINCIPLES; TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR EQUITABLE RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGES FOR VIOLATION OF A PROVISION OF THE CHAPTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill shields pregnancy centers from regulations requiring comprehensive care, limiting patient access to full healthcare options like abortion referrals.85% confidence

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